Using solar power to pump oil
The new solar steam plant in Oman, the first of its kind in the Middle East, uses solar power to squeeze oil from the ground with a technique called steam-flooding.
View ArticleFracking foes push California governor for ban
Fracking opponents have formed a united front in California, calling for a halt to the controversial oil-industry practice. And they’re trying to push a reluctant Gov. Jerry Brown — who has not yet...
View ArticleElectric car charging stations – a new way to pay
ChargePoint is developing a new financing option that would let drivers of electric vehicles get a new charging station without paying the upfront cost of equipment or installation.
View ArticleSolar switch forces utilities to shift priorities
Utilities fear solar’s rapid spread across homes and businesses, combined with the increasing efficiency of modern buildings and appliances, could slowly erode their ability to grow.
View ArticleCalifornia needs changes to meet 2050 emissions goals
Without policy changes and/or new technology, California will badly miss its target of slashing emissions 80 percent by 2050, according to a study by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
View ArticleClimate change warning stickers on gasoline pumps?
A group of Bay Area environmentalists wants to slap warning stickers on gasoline pumps, telling drivers that the fuel they’re buying is cooking the planet. The stickers would constantly remind...
View ArticleSaudis tap US solar company for massive panel factory
Saudi officials signed an agreement Tuesday with Belmont, Calif.-based SunEdison Inc. to explore building a solar panel factory in the kingdom.
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